In order to get you going as fast as possible with the CTS850 SDH/PDH Test Set, the paper-based user manual focuses solely on Getting Started information. User information, in as complete detail as required, is contained on the Reference CD-ROM.
The following table shows you where to quickly find the section that answers your particular test & measurement questions.
Everything else appears in the reference manual on CD-ROM, including all information contained in the paper-based user manual.
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If you want to know how to: |
Look in this part of the manual: |
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Use the basic functions of the test set, including - Controls, indicators, connectors; Elements of front panel display; Menu structure; Online help; Connecting signals; Selection and editing of choices; Disk drive operation |
Functional Overview, Chapter 2 (paper-based and reference manual-on-CD) |
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Tutorial |
Tutorial, Chapter 2 |
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Setup and use the test set for network and equipment test applications, including -
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Basic Test Procedures, Chapter 3 (paper-based and reference manual-on-CD) |
Set TX (SDH, PDH)(reference manual-on-CD only) |
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Set transmit rate; specify the AU under test; set the payload mapping and content; and set the overhead bytes for SDH signals |
Setting SDH Transmit Parameters, Chapter 3 |
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Set transmit rate, transmit clock, line clock offset, payload, framing, test pattern, active channel and background pattern for PDH signals |
Setting PDH Transmit Parameters, Chapter 3 |
Set RX (SDH, PDH)(reference manual-on-CD only) |
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Set receive line rate; specify the AU under test; set payload mapping and content; check received optical signal power; view overhead bytes for SDH |
Setting SDH Receive Parameters, Chapter 3 |
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Set the receive rate, receive level, framing and test pattern for PDH signals |
Setting PDH Receive Parameters, Chapter 3 |
Jitter/Wander - Set TX/RX, Work with Test Setups, Calibrate(paper-based and reference manual-on-CD) |
Setting Jitter/Wander Parameters, Chapter 3 |
Set & Test Alarms, Errors, Pointers, Timing, APS(reference manual-on-CD only) |
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Generate error conditions, set alarms, and simulate network failures |
Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors, Chapter 3 |
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Generate Automatic Protection Switching (APS) commands and view the network response |
Testing Automatic Protection Switching, Chapter 3 |
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Set the duration for a test, the resolution of test history, start and stop a test |
Setting Test Control Parameters, Chapter 3 |
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Save and recall instrument setups; Create and run pass/fail tests |
Working with Test Setups, Chapter 3 |
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Change date and time settings, printer settings, GPIB, RS-232 parameters. Run a self-test |
Changing Instrument Settings, Chapter 3 |
View, Print, Save & Recall Measurements(reference manual-on-CD only) |
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Monitor input signal for alarms, errors and failures, indicating current signal status, history of signal status |
Checking Signal Status, Chapter 3 |
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View, save, recall, and print test results |
Viewing Results, Chapter 3 |
Appendices(reference manual-on-CD only) |
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Review available menu choices; Navigate menus |
Menu Maps, Appendix A |
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Interpret Status & Error Messages |
Status & Error Messages, Appendix B |
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Review Default Factory Settings |
Default Factory Settings, Appendix C |
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Check all Specifications |
Specifications, Appendix D |
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Verify the test set functions properly |
Incoming Inspection Test, Appendix E |
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Check examples of instrument setups, test results and pass/fail tests that can be loaded into the test set |
Example Disk Contents, Appendix F |
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Explain Rear-Panel Connectors |
Rear-Panel Connectors, Appendix G |
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Change Optical Port Connectors |
Changing Optical Port Connectors, Appendix H |
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Pack for Shipment |
Packing for Shipment, Appendix I |
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Review telecommunications technology used by the test set |
Telecommunications Technology, Appendix J |
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Look up word meanings in Glossary; review ITU-T standards used by the test set |
Glossary and ITU-T Standards |